I have a SimpleTech 160 GB external hard drive. Its making a quiet "buzzzz-click" noise. Tech support says it is defective and needs replacement. (of course!) Ive taken it apart and banged it on the table a couple of times. Any better suggestions?
2007-07-24 11:13:40 · 5 answers · asked by CuriousLee 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The warranty has already come and gone. Didn't want to deal with that. I didn't bang it too hard, so I'm going to hang onto it in case data recovery (FBI Style) becomes more affordable. Just thought someone might know how to do a homemade fix. Great answers though, thanks!
2007-07-24 19:02:05 · update #1
They can't be repaired, toss it in the trash. Just for ur information beings ur going to purchase a new hardrive, Seagate is my choice, they were the first company to make hardrives for pc's and u can't purchase any better. They might cost a little more but thier longivity more than makes up for it.
2007-07-24 11:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by typea911 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of harddrive do you have in your external hard drive? is it from western digital? or maxtor? segate? Harddrives usualy come with 1-5 years warranty. you might be able to get it repaired for free if there is still warranty left on your harddrive. but you shouldn't bang your harddrive on the table. they won't cover any physical damage.
2007-07-24 11:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by Microsoft 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost of repair will B ore than the cost of a new 1.
2007-07-24 11:42:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple answer, throw it in the trash and buy a new top of the line like Lacie, Maxtor, or Mercury.
Don
2007-07-24 11:29:32 · answer #4 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, slap yourself for voiding the warranty by taking it apart. You could have just sent it to the manufacturer. Good night!
2007-07-24 11:23:04 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋